Keneth Mejia

Master Piano Instructor Focused on Technique, Timing, groove and Real Musical Growth.

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Keneth Mejia

Doctorate degree

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Keneth - Your piano teacher

Hi, my name is Keneth. I’m originally from Honduras and I’m currently living in Canada. I have been playing piano for many years, and I also play bass and guitar. Music has always been a big part of my life, and I enjoy helping beginners learn in a simple, patient, and friendly way. My teaching style is relaxed but clear. I like to focus on the basics first, learning Middle C, understanding how the keyboard is divided, building major and minor chords, and practicing good hand position. I also teach students how to count rhythm and use a metronome, because timing is one of the most important skills in music. I believe every student learns at a different pace, so I always try to explain things calmly and make the lessons enjoyable. Whether someone wants to learn their first song, understand music theory, or improve their technique, I guide them step by step.

Keneth graduated from Cambrian College

Keneth  graduated from Cambrian College
Keneth  graduated from Cambrian College

Your piano teacher skills

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Chord Theory

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Music theory

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Ear training

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Rhythm and Timing

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Piano lessons at a glance

My teaching methodology is structured, clear, and focused on building strong habits from the first lesson. I keep a friendly and encouraging atmosphere, but I am also strict with technique, timing, and consistency, because I believe that discipline is what truly helps students grow. I explain every concept step by step and make sure the student fully understands before we move on. I start with the basics: proper hand position, posture, finger strength, and clean transitions between notes and chords. I also introduce the metronome early, because learning to stay in time is one of the most important skills for any musician. As students progress, I guide them through scales, chord patterns, simple songs, and later more complex pieces, always adapting the lesson to their level and goals. Even though I push my students to improve every week, I stay patient, positive, and supportive. I want every student to feel motivated, confident, and proud of their progress.

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Piano concepts taught by Keneth

Student learned 10 days ago

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on practicing a specific song. They addressed structural challenges within the piece, clarified proper pedal usage during chord changes, and discussed the song's overall form. The Student was assigned to practice the entire song up to the outro, which will be taught in the subsequent session.

The Imperative of Consistent Practice

Understanding Song Structure and Repetition

Intro as Outro: The 'Retardando' Effect

Strategic Pedal Usage for Clarity

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Student learned 24 days ago

Student and Tutor worked on piano timing and chord decoration, focusing on accurately placing decorations on the sixth beat and understanding beat structure. The Student practiced these concepts, particularly the transitions between song sections and the nuanced timing of the chorus. Homework includes practicing the connection between the verse and pre-chorus, the continuous second chorus, and the three-hit G chord repetition at the song's end.

Understanding Note Values for Decorations (16th Notes)

Navigating Specific Song Section Transitions and Variations

Mastering Consistent Chord & Decoration Timing (The Six-Beat Rule)

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor worked on a piano song, focusing on refining a specific musical 'decoration' within the verse and ensuring correct transitions into the pre-chorus using the D7 chord. The Tutor identified persistent timing issues in the pre-chorus, with the Student frequently playing chords off-beat. They discussed using the metronome more effectively for slower, more analytical practice to address these recurring challenges.

Refining Piano Embellishments (The "Decoration")

Achieving On-Beat Chord Transitions

Effective Metronome Utilization

Cultivating Consistent and Intentional Practice

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor focused on rhythmic precision and correct chord durations for the chorus section of a piano piece, specifically working on a six-beat phrasing with passing chords. The Student practiced vocal counting to internalize the timing and was encouraged to apply the structural similarities found in the intro. Daily practice of the learned sections was assigned, with plans to introduce a new musical decoration in the next class.

Chorus and Intro Structural Similarity

Consistent Six-Beat Chord Duration

Integrating Passing Chords into Beat Counts

Vocal Counting for Rhythmic Accuracy

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor focused on practicing and refining specific chord progressions for a musical piece, concentrating on timing, pedal technique, and rhythmic counting. The Tutor encouraged the Student to use the co-tutor summary feature to review previously discussed beat durations and chord structures. The session highlighted the importance of consistent counting and understanding the rhythmic similarities between different sections of the piece.

Co-Tutor & Class Summary Utilization

Mastering Pedal Technique

Vocal Counting for Rhythmic Accuracy

Chorus Progression & Intro Comparison

Implementing Musical Decorations

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The session started with the Tutor introducing the 'code tutor' platform as a useful revision tool, highlighting its summaries and podcasts for academic review. The Student then practiced a piano sequence, GA pause BC, focusing on rhythmic precision and counting. The main focus shifted to learning and independently figuring out the chord progression and timing for the second part of a chorus (C major 7, B with a passing chord, A minor 7, G7), which the Student is tasked with perfecting for the next class.

Mastering Rhythmic Precision with Vocal Counting

Leveraging Digital Tools for Enhanced Practice and Self-Correction

Understanding and Integrating Passing Chords

Strategic Application of Musical Decorations

Chord Progressions and Beat Duration (Second Chorus Section)

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Looping Software

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Backing Track Libraries

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Virtual Piano Apps

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Metronome Apps

Interactive piano lessons

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Note taking

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Weekend lessons

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Chat for quick help

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Pets are welcomed

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Open Q&A

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